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Kenwood makes tough, rugged amplifiers that bring you superior sound quality along with reliable performance. Add a Kenwood Sports Series amp to your system, and you'll hear all the tonal color, impact, and detail you've been missing, from the punch of the rhythm section to the shiver induced by your favorite singer's voice.

The compact KAC-1502S 2-channel amplifier delivers 60 watts RMS per channel to your full-range speaker system. This amp will bring new life to your factory speakers, but you'll really notice the difference when you pair this amp with new aftermarket speakers or components.

You can also use this versatile amp to power a subwoofer with 150 watts RMS in mono mode, with a built-in low-pass filter that allows you to send bass below 80 Hz to your sub and enclosure. You'll also find preamp and speaker-level inputs, so you can put this amp to work in just about any kind of system.

My system has plenty of power. Who needs an amp?

You might think you don't need an amp because you have a 400-watt system in your car, or because your new stereo puts out 50 watts a channel. But those are peak wattage ratings, which may boil down to 15 or 20 watts per channel, using the more realistic RMS rating. An amp sends your speakers the power they need to deliver your music with clarity and impact, whether you're using factory speakers or high-performance components. And low-frequency reproduction requires lots of power, so an amp is an absolute must if you're adding a sub to your system.

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Features

CEA-2006 Compliant: CEA-2006 is a system of testing &
measurement methods for mobile audio amplifiers. This voluntary standard advocates
a uniform method for determining an amplifier's RMS power output and signal-to-noise
ratio. The criteria for measuring power uses a DC input voltage of 14.4 volts and
the RMS power output is measured into a 4-ohm load, with 1% or less Total Harmonic
Distortion plus noise (THD+N), and over a frequency range (for full range amplifiers)
of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Signal-to-Noise ratio is measured in weighted absolute
decibels (dBA) at a reference of 1 watt into 4 ohms. CEA-2006 standards allow
consumers to compare car amplifiers and receivers under the same conditions (apples
to apples). The Kenwood KAC-1502S under CEA-2006 regulations is rated at 60 Watts
RMS x 2 channels with an 80 dBA signal to noise ratio. The signal to noise ratio
at the rated power output (not CEA-2006 conditions) is 95 dB.

2-Ohm Stable: The amplifier can support a 2-ohm load in stereo;
the 2-ohm power output is 75 watts RMS x 2 channels.

Bridgeable: This two-channel amplifier can be bridged to a
4-ohm mono load; the bridged output is 150 watts x 1 channel RMS.

Protection circuitry: The amplifier features protection
circuits that will turn the amp off in case of the following events:

speaker output contacts ground

speaker wire short-circuits

unit malfunctions and DC is sent
to speaker output

Power Indicator: When the amplifier is turned on the Power
indicator (on top of the amp) lights up red. This indicator turns off with the
amplifier, and will turn off if the amplifier goes into protect mode.

Controls

Gain: To accommodate the varying range of signal levels from
today's factory and aftermarket radios, the KAC-1502S features an adjustable gain
control; 0.2-5.0 volts (RCA).

Low Pass Crossover: The amplifier has a fixed 80Hz, -18dB/oct
low-pass filter which can be turned On or Off.

Connections

Power Connections: The power, ground, and remote turn-on
connections are 0.35" wide screw terminals. A Phillips-head or flat blade
screw driver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals. Spade
connectors are recommended. Minimum 10 gauge wire is required for power and
ground.

Speaker Outputs: The two pair of speaker outputs are 0.35"
wide screw terminals. A Phillips-head or flat blade screw driver (not supplied)
is required to tighten/loosen the terminals. Spade connectors are also recommended
for the speaker wires.

Note: The speaker output terminals can
be used in stereo or bridged mode.

Line Level Input: The line input is a pair of stereo RCA
jacks.

Speaker Level Input: A three-pin harness is included for
the speaker level input. The input harness is common ground; it will not accept
floating ground outputs.

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Nice little amp

I bought this amp to power my new 6-3/4" speakers. I installed it directly under the drivers seat of my 05 Honda accord. The compact design allowed me to fit it easily out of site and securely under my seat. The amp is pretty impressive and is more than powerful enough for the speakers. I'm impressed with the quality of the unit for a decent price.

Pros:Good price
Easy installation
Compact

Cons:Wish it had a fan to cool the unit, but very unlikely with a small 2 channel amp

Kenwood KAC-1502S

Hi! The sound improved immensely using this amplifier. Pay particular attention to properly wire the remote turn-on connections. This connection needs to be made on the ignition side of the fuse panel so the amplifier turns on and off when the vehicle is running so as not to run the battery down in the accessory mode.

Banging for pennies....

Bought 2 of these amps, one for one sub, the other for the other. Running 2x12' Dual Sub-woofers and the bass that is produced is great for the price I paid for both amps. I would certainly not recommend running 2x12's off one amp alone, you will need to bridge the amp for maximum potential. I have not been in the back of my trunk while driving checking the temperature, but the amps stay warm, they do not get hot; I am only running them at 75% capacity which may explain why I have not fried them yet. For the price, you really can not complain, and if you do, you should have spent more money on a much higher wattage amp.

awesome amp

Written By Mike B., MIchigan on Sunday, July 08, 2012

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What a great starter amp.. i couldnt have been happier with this product it was cheap and it got people to turn their heads at stop lights i had it hooked to two of my kenwood kfc110's and it rocked my trunk, not going to lie though i was sad when it reached its limit in power because it isnt super high... but it was only good for 6 months becase it over heated and died on me. but i intend to purchese 2 more of these amps and run 1 per sub and see what kind of sound i can make! over all great for a beginner and just all around good amp.

Kenwood KAC-1502S

Kenwood KAC-1502S makes my stereo sound great! Clear clean highs and mids, even the base sounds good. I have Alpine 6X9 in front doors and installing the amp made a big difference sound wise. Crutchfield sent easy installation instructions to do the work myself. I purchased the EFX wiring kit which had all the parts I neeeded. Took all day but well worth the work. I would suggest to plan your installation before you do it yourself. know where all the wires are going and keep the power away from speaker wires, it will cause engine noise if you run them together. Do a little research before you do the work. Kenwood great product reasonable price. Thanks for the advice Crutchfield!